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From the lens Dogs for veterans!.

  • kendrafowler Apr 17, 2012 @ 8:11 am | delete
    These faithful creatures are not only helping out war veterans but also other, normal people, by acting as a stress reliever! I forget all my worries, sorrows and anger when I see my Shaggy boy! He understands my mood very well and acts accordingly.
  • tvyps Mar 1, 2012 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    Very cool. I am a disabled vet & have a dog. She seems to know when things are not right and comes to visit me. Squid Angel blessed!
  • gengonow Jan 31, 2012 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    Love this lens, thank you!
  • Upon-Request Dec 24, 2011 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Excellent lens - featuring on my Dogs of War.
  • desa999 Nov 20, 2011 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Hi, I wasn't even aware this program existed. Thank you for the detailed information.
  • marlene3 Nov 15, 2011 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Nice lens- You have created very helpful & informative lens. Thanks
  • bames24 Nov 15, 2011 @ 3:24 am | delete
    woof woof woof woof woof... that means 5 stars :)
  • JanezKranjski Nov 13, 2011 @ 2:46 pm | delete
    This guys are doing very noble work. Respect.
  • SquidooMBA Nov 13, 2011 @ 7:21 am | delete
    Two of my best friends train service dogs. Thanks for spreading the word.
  • LittleLindaPinda Nov 12, 2011 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    We will never know just how smart dogs are. I find their intelligence amazing too. It seems like they know what we are thinking too.
  • Twilight-Squid Nov 12, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Brava on featuring these wonderful service dogs who assist our heroic military men and women, not to mention the trainers/handlers. They all deserve our support.
  • YolandaLacar Nov 11, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    i love how dogs work too :-) and they work for food, shelter and affection. they are amazing creatures. great lens!
  • JoshK47 Nov 10, 2011 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    Wonderful, wonderful lens - amazing dogs and amazing people. Thank you for sharing. If only I could double-bless this!
  • JDWheeler Nov 10, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Dogs are such amazing animals. They are truly man's (woman's) best friend!
  • yano_jl Nov 10, 2011 @ 10:45 am | delete
    This is a great idea Johann! Win-WIn for everyone. Your love and respect for our veterans (and animals) does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you!

    1 more SquidLike for you, my friend.
  • airbornechappy Nov 9, 2011 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Thanks for supporting the Troops!
  • Javauna Nov 9, 2011 @ 9:53 pm | delete
    Love dogs, Love our Veterans! Great Lens!!
  • Bahrns Nov 9, 2011 @ 9:59 am | delete
    This is lens is amazing! I love dogs, I love veterans too, coz my father is one of them. I salute all because they are all courageous and loyal. Thanks for creating a lens dedicated for them!
    Bahrns Material Handling
  • JeremyAce Nov 9, 2011 @ 9:03 am | delete
    An awesome service for amazing people. And a wonderful lens, thank you.
  • dellgirl Nov 8, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens, thanks for sharing. Just stopping by to say Hello and wish you a great week.
  • juliavm Nov 8, 2011 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    I love dogs. These dogs are amazing. This is a great lens dedicated to both veterans and man's best friend.
  • ModernChakra Nov 8, 2011 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    When I was studying music therapy I came across a program that used pets as therapy and gave high school students the opportunity to have responsibility and a companion. I am very thankful that dogs are being used in service to veterans, a very unique and healthy way to enhance a person's life. Thank you for taking the time to right this. Woof Woof!
  • Susan52 Nov 8, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
    Awesome lens! No doubt that dogs are therapeutic, but these trained assistance dogs are totally amazing.
  • Pinkchic18 Nov 8, 2011 @ 7:25 am | delete
    Beautiful lens, dogs can be such a blessing - this is a great example of that.
  • bloomingrose Nov 7, 2011 @ 11:46 pm | delete
    I love dogs so much, and I have written about service dogs as well. Dogs for vets are definitely some of my favorites - especially the dogs that were being trained by prisoners to help traumatized veterans - rehabilitating for both of them.
  • cffutah Nov 7, 2011 @ 7:44 pm | delete
    enjoyed my visit to your lens tonight, earned a 'thumbs up' from this avid dog lover.
  • freyalou Nov 7, 2011 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    So many touching stories here. Dogs are amazing!
  • Kelsey-Budden-16 Nov 7, 2011 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    Great lens! :) It's very good to know that, dogs are becoming of more service to people each year. ;) I know I couldn't live without my dog and, I don't have any disabilities or anything. Gosh! Imagine what it feels like being a veteran finding his strength all over again! It just goes to show, veterans have heroes too! :)
  • staymor Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    Just a great lens.
  • jasmineann Nov 7, 2011 @ 5:27 am | delete
    I Love this page... I have met quite a few guide dogs, assistance dogs etc and know how much they mean to their families. Amazing connections are formed. Good to know how dogs are helping veterans too.
  • superb-shots Nov 7, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Very informative! Very nice topic :)
  • rashmis Nov 6, 2011 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Gr8 work, keep it up. Thx for sharing.
  • wheresthekarma Nov 6, 2011 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    Aww love this lens!! So sweet. God bless the doggies!! Our best friends. :)
  • favored1 Nov 6, 2011 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    I loved this lens. Thank you for sharing these stories and helping us to remember all who are involved with keeping America what she is...free!
  • lasertek Nov 6, 2011 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    Great topic! Thanks for sharing.
  • Dog_Guy Oct 13, 2011 @ 2:02 am | delete
    Quite an interesting topic. Tangential but related to this is that I am a dog walker and I walk a jack Russel for an 80 year old lady. She used to live alone and it took a while to get used to having a dog in the house again, and she nearly gave it away as it had too much energy, but now that I walk it three times a week she finds it indispensable. A cure non judgmental company that brings joy to many people, that's dogs for everyone I think ,,,
  • BlueStarling Oct 12, 2011 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    Somewhere I read an article written by an Iraq veteran who talked about how his dog saved his life. He was depressed to the point of suicide, and one night, intending to end it all, he got out his gun. But his dog sat there, looking at him, and he couldn't do it. Dogs help us in endless ways. Enjoyed the videos. Wonderful lens.
  • TheGourmetCoffeeGuy Oct 9, 2011 @ 3:30 am | delete
    Very nice lens. My wife's first family dog was a military service dog with some amazing training as I hear from family stories. Love reading about the service dogs and the amazing things they do for humans: rescue, seeking survivors in earthquakes, capturing criminals, etc. Thank you for sharing your insights.
  • renstar Sep 27, 2011 @ 9:04 am | delete
    Great lens, My Dads old dog was an ex military large German Shepard that saw world war 2 over in France, Umm loved that dog when I was 6
  • ravenko Sep 21, 2011 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    Angel blessed this is a great topic...
  • mamabush Sep 15, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    These dogs for veterans are amazing. I'm featuring this on my "Patriotic Lenses on Squidoo" lens. Thanks for sharing about these special animals!
  • tyler70 Aug 14, 2011 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Great lens! What a great topic to choose to write about!
  • GrinningFool Aug 12, 2011 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    I think it is great idea and a fantastic service to veterans!
  • LisaAuch Aug 11, 2011 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Blessed by a Passing Squid Angel High Paws! keep up the Woof woof work!
  • john3h Jul 29, 2011 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    I like this
  • profilesincolor Jul 24, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    5 woofs, 10 wags! Nice Work! :-)
  • cruiser123 Jul 15, 2011 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    You have done something that could be called as a great.Nice one,really impressive lens.
  • deerdog40 Jun 11, 2011 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    Nice article. I love dogs..Thanks for the lens
    http://www.deerdoghunting.com
  • JackalyeYe Jun 6, 2011 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens! I wish I own one.
  • ActiveDogToys Jun 6, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    What a great lens!
  • AdriennePetersen Jun 6, 2011 @ 8:45 am | delete
    Great lens and congrats on LOTD!
  • Jun 3, 2011 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    Good story! Dogs are our hero.
  • Philippians468 Jun 2, 2011 @ 9:54 am | delete
    thank you for this delightful lens! cheers
  • miaponzo May 31, 2011 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    Thanks for this important lens! Congrats!
  • vermontmom May 31, 2011 @ 5:21 am | delete
    You've gotta love dogs. And the power of their unconditional love. Thanks!
  • ChrisDay May 30, 2011 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    This is such important work - may you receive a reward in heaven. Congratulations on LotD.
  • nancycarol May 30, 2011 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    Great lens, and I'm sure our wounded warriors appreciate all the ways their canine friends help them. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on LOTD.
  • KimGiancaterino May 30, 2011 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Excellent choice for Memorial Day.
  • jeremejazz May 30, 2011 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    nice info
  • KathyT May 30, 2011 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    I've heard of these pups for veterans. Just wonderful! I'm really psyched that you are bringing this service to light. Blessings!
    :) Hugs,
    Kath
  • BBBPain May 30, 2011 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    Very nice gesture for a worthy cause - you should be commended on your efforts and lovely thoughts - keep it up :-}}
  • awelldressedbullet May 30, 2011 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Yay Puppies! Psst well done Johann, warm hugs, ear scratchies and belly rubs from Auntie Kathy LOL

    ~ Blessed by a Squidoo Angel ~
  • partybuzz May 30, 2011 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    Great lens! Congratulations on LotD!
  • Tipi May 30, 2011 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Johann, you have outdone yourself here, congratulations on an important LOTD, you have me wiping tears of appreciation. About to feature on my Veterans and Veterans of War - USA and my Support Our Troops and Veterans....and my I Want a Dog, thank you!
  • coylejb May 30, 2011 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    A friend has a sweet, smart, wonderful dog who needs a home. I'm going to send her your lens. Thanks for your work for this good cause.
  • reasonablerobinson May 30, 2011 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD for such a heart warming lens.(injured vets aside naturally)
  • GrowWear May 30, 2011 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    Very nice LOTD. Dogs, pets, they are all such gifts in this life.
  • d-artist May 30, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! I have always liked this lens and cause...
  • djroll May 30, 2011 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    Great lens. Congrats on the Lense of the Day.
  • Riveraria May 30, 2011 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!!! Wonderful lens
  • JennySui May 30, 2011 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • terrapin719 May 30, 2011 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD ~ a beautiful lens and a wonderful cause!
  • Mistalina May 30, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    A marvelous lens. Thank you.
  • squidoopets May 30, 2011 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    I love hearing stories like this, very inspiring, many thanks
  • sujaysen May 30, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Thanks.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 May 30, 2011 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    Really appreciated learning more about this powerful program. Animals are so healing. Congrats on LOTD and thank you for this focus on such an important mission.
  • gypsyman27 May 30, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    You know that pigeons were the most decorated animals in WWl. Good lens detailing K9 war efforts. See you around the galaxy...
  • May 30, 2011 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    What a great LOD for Memorial Day. Thanks to all the veterans who have kept us free!
  • notimetoulouse Apr 27, 2011 @ 5:53 am | delete
    A truly inspiring lens.
    As I'm typing this our soldiers, sailors and airmen are far from home with their lives on the line for us. Why does it take a Squidoo lens to highlight this? Why aren't our politicians doing more for our people?
    Thanks again for this, as a veteran myself, and one who came back safely, it's both moving and humbling at the same time.
  • nissan72 Mar 15, 2011 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Me being a wife of a Veteran i would love to say first of all THANK YOU for this program.On another note i honestly believe Dogs are a wonderful therapy for any person ill or injured.I believe dogs are a connection between the ill or injured that Doctors cannot even replace or fix.Its amazing how much our 4 legged pets can do to help.But me also being an animal lover,i honestly hope and pray that any BREED can be a great therapy.I hope in all honesty that other BREEDS are considered,not just your ordinary Labs or Retrievers.I honesly believe that Pit bulls and American Bulldogs make awesome therapy dogs,they are loyal,loving,devoted,and caring when it comes to their owners.Me having not only a Veteran as a husband but also 3 children in the home,having 2 Pit bulls in my home that came to us from the shelter,have been not only been a complete blessing,but also a gift sent from God.They have helped my husband in many times of depression painful memories come out of it to only bring his good side back and back to the relaxed state.So i please ask that since this program is so wonderful,please also consider taking in breeds such as Pit bulls,American Bulldogs,Bull Terriers,Rottweilers,not just your average Labs and Retrievers or your little doggies,give these other Breeds to shine as for what they really are,great wonderful therapy dogs in so many ways.Thank You
  • Hero-Dogs Mar 15, 2011 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    Obviously, this isn't my lens but I wanted to reply to nissan72's comments. Different organizations use different breeds for different reasons. Please keep in mind that dogs are/were bred for different reasons and thus have different tendencies. The AKC has a great explanation on what the different breed groups are bred to do.

    Hero Dogs Inc. and many other service dog organizations prefer to use "Retrievers" as "Service Dogs" because a large portion of how they will spend their time is actually retrieving items for the person they are teamed with. A service dogs' job can be quite stressful at times and they need to love what they do. Retrievers, retrieve on purpose. Those who love it will do it all day/night long, it is simply who they are.

    Again, please keep in mind that I am talking about a "service" dog (not a companion, not a therapy dog). I do know of other types of companion dog programs who do not "insist" on retriever breeds.

    Either way, I think dogs are the greatest! I know how much love they bring to my life which is why I volunteer to help provide Service Dogs to Wounded Veterans...seriously, it is the least I can do.

    Thank you for your service,
    ilene
  • BuckHawk Mar 15, 2011 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Johann, your stories are very inspiring. We have adopted a number of dogs to service people and their families. Some to be companions, some to be support, but all to be loved. It always warms my heart when I see the connection between canines and humans. Angel Blessed and featured on Angel Flys Over Dog Lenses*
  • Wednesday_Elf Feb 24, 2011 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    What a great program - providing service dogs to Veterans. My daughter's college roomie and best friend has been confined to a wheelchair for 15 years since a fall paralyzed her. Today she takes care of herself, goes to work, and travels... all with her service dog at her side -- the 2nd one, actually, first one is now retired. :) Knowing how much her dog does for her, both physically and mentally, I can easily see what such a dog can do for a wounded veteran. Excellent story, Johann! :)
  • d-artist Dec 8, 2010 @ 6:37 am | delete
    Great lens! I am so glad that they have programs like this...I'm going to look more into this...we should never forget our Veterans and if a pet can help heal this is fantastic.
  • GoPoochYourself Dec 2, 2010 @ 11:13 am | delete
    This is so touching. I met a veteran who had a Borzoi as a PTSD support dog (from an organization called Operation Wolfhound). His dog stays calm and nuzzles him when he panics. It was really amazing!
  • Stazjia Sep 29, 2010 @ 6:25 am | delete
    Excellent information about the important role dogs can have helping veterans suffering from injuries or other effects of war. Blessed by an Angel.
  • The-Java-Gal Sep 16, 2010 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    Lot's of woofs from me. This is such important information. Service dogs offer so much more than just physical service to their owners. Making service dogs available to vets should have happened a long time ago. Not quite the same as owning a service dog, my dad was in a VA nursing home which was regularly visited by Hershey, a chocolate lab service dog, and he always cheered the guys up. Animals have the ability to reach deeper than humans can ever go sometimes. Thanks for this great information!
  • Hero-Dogs Jun 23, 2010 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Hello there. Would you kindly consider adding us to your list of "Organizations that provide veterans with service and therapy dogs"? http://www.hero-dogs.org

    Hero Dogs, Inc. is a Maryland 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose purpose is to train and place service dogs with military veterans who have been injured and/or disabled while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

    Thank you so much!
  • martialartstraining Jun 18, 2010 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Hi,
    This was a very good lens!!
    I love dogs!!
    I can see where the dogs are heros!!
    Thanks for the great info and for the storys!!
  • buckwheat Jun 5, 2010 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Thanks for this lens! I'm just getting started on Squidoo, and love the approach. I especially love meeting other dog people. I am so in awe that dogs can be so helpful - this is just one more example.
  • purplelady May 7, 2010 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Very well done lens on a very worthwhile organization. I have featured this lens in the sidebar widget on my lens on the DAV-Disabled American Veterans. http://www.squidoo.com/disabledamericanveterans 5 dogs, 1 featured lens and some socializing as well.
  • Airinka Apr 12, 2010 @ 7:37 am | delete
    5 stars!
  • mowryr Mar 20, 2010 @ 8:27 am | delete
    Awesome lens you have here I love it!
  • pethound Dec 4, 2009 @ 3:36 am | delete
    Tremendous lens, very helpful. I am passing this one on to Gramp's.
  • WalkYourDogWithLove Nov 23, 2009 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens. I'm new at this, and I must say this lens really showed me what's possible. Life without dogs is... unthinkable. Thanks.
  • Swededesigns Oct 19, 2009 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! =) And I think Veterans would really do well getting the companionship of a dog. :)
  • EagleScoutMom Nov 16, 2008 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    Woof, woof! Great lens and great information. I'm not a Vet but I have a super, wonderful, great, loving golden retriever and she makes my life better so I know that dogs can make the lives of vets that much better. Just got an email about sending Christmas cards to Vets - must be received by 12/10/08:

    > A Recovering American Soldier
    > c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    > 6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
    > Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
  • aj2008 Nov 11, 2008 @ 9:43 am | delete
    Woof Johann! And lensrolled to my Remembrance Day lens. Lets not forget our fathful canine war veterans. 5 bones for you!

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